How to Declutter a Small Space

You don't have to fill a small room with everything you own. Experts share their tips for decluttering and prioritizing when they're working with a tiny space. See more ways to make the most of a small space.

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"The way to stay happy when you're living on top of one another is to be ruthless — one thing in, one thing out." —David Kaihoi

2. On Furniture

Any space feels bigger when you leave some things out. Emptiness allows the eye to rest." —Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan

3. On Kitchen Stuff

"Choose one set of dishes for all occasions, one sauté pan, and one set of glasses — those stemless wineglasses work for juice, cocktails, wine, milk. Live only with what you love and use daily." —Clare Donohue

4. On Shelves

"Don't fill every inch. Group your collections and give them room to breathe." —Chris Barrett

5. On Closets

"I have lots of beautiful objects, but I don't put them all out at the same time. It's easy to get carried away with accessories—I keep most of mine in a closet and rotate them." —Moises Esquenazi